Victoria sneered and stepped down to the main floor, approaching old Martha aggressively.
Victoria: You bitter old woman, you ruined everything I worked so hard to build!
Martha: I protected the boy whose mother I promised to watch over forever.
Victoria: You are nothing but a servant in a uniform!
Arthur: Step away from Martha right now, Victoria!
Victoria ignored her husband's warning and pointed her finger directly into Martha's face.
Victoria: I will make sure you leave this city without a single penny or reference!
Martha stood her ground firmly, her dignity unshaken by the younger woman's angry threats.
Martha: My reputation is spotless, ma'am, while yours is ruined beyond repair.
Victoria raised her hand in a sudden fit of anger, aiming to strike Martha's shoulder.
Before her hand could make contact, Arthur grabbed Victoria's wrist with a firm, strong grip.
Arthur: Do not touch my staff, and do not raise your hand in my home!
Victoria: Let go of me! You are hurting my wrist, Arthur!
Arthur: You have crossed every boundary a human being can possibly cross today.
Arthur released her arm, stepping between Victoria and his loyal housekeeping team.
Julian looked up at his father with pride, feeling the heavy fear melt away completely.
Julian: Thank you, Dad. I knew you would protect us.
Arthur: Nobody will ever scare you in this house again, son.
Victoria: You are making a huge mistake, Arthur Vance!
Arthur: The only mistake I made was bringing a viper into my son's life.
Victoria: I will sue you for half of your corporate shipping assets!
Arthur: My divorce attorneys are already drafting the emergency paperwork right now.
Victoria: You cannot prove I dropped that glass marble on purpose!
Arthur: Look up at the ceiling corners, Victoria.
Victoria looked up in panic, noticing the hidden high-definition security cameras for the first time.